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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
the kind of big story that can propel a cub reporter into the stratosphere of the newspaper world
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
assigned to teach a bunch of young cubs how to play baseball
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Recent Examples of cub
The adorable, spotted cub is the third litter for mated pair Niran (female) and Ron (male) and is the fourth female cub to be born to Niran.
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Thompson said mother bears may expand their range while teaching cubs where to look for food while older, juvenile bears — those between the ages of 18 and 30 months — will leave their mother’s home range and travel in search of a new place to settle down.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
The cub was initially treated at Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital in Orange County, before being transferred to the humane society for his long-term rehab.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The post, which captured the fox cub running around the green space with the dog's toys in their mouth, has delighted viewers online, amassing more than 122,000 views to date.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Thompson said mother bears may expand their range while teaching cubs where to look for food while older, juvenile bears — those between the ages of 18 and 30 months — will leave their mother’s home range and travel in search of a new place to settle down.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
The cub was initially treated at Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital in Orange County, before being transferred to the humane society for his long-term rehab.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The post, which captured the fox cub running around the green space with the dog's toys in their mouth, has delighted viewers online, amassing more than 122,000 views to date.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
Noun
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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Two pilots in uniform greeted us and put all of us novice fliers at ease, giving us a rundown about the safety measures between cracking jokes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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This is especially good for those staple items kids are always using – notebooks, binders, folders, colored pencils, pens and more.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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Deighton said the company plans to add more technicians and apprentices soon, adding that finding qualified people is challenging because U.K. universities are not teaching processes like laser design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Luna’s mother was British costume designer Fiona Alexander, who died when Luna was 2 years old, and his father was Mexican set designer Alejandro Luna, whom Luna shadowed as a child and, later, as an apprentice.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Like many children with spina bifida, Hadley also has other conditions, including autism and a speech disorder.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Around this time, a person broke a window and successfully rescued a child from the home while flames began to spread, police said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Then, the rookie candidates turn around to see the veterans they're paired with standing behind them for the big reveal.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Bustamante’s previous experience in Madrid helped shape her approach heading into the rookie test.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This class is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior poker experience.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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From beginner to competitive player, golfers can improve every round.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The Tigers played him as a wideout during his freshman season, then transitioned him to the slot ahead of his breakout season in 2023.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The 19-year-old guard averaged 11.6 points per game during his productive freshman season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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For regular attendees of this elevated, date-night-worthy soiree, there will be newcomer wares to sample.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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